The semi-finals of the Leinster Minor Football Development League take place this weekend, Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March.
Two Cork squads are in action across Tier 1 and Tier 2 competition, with fixtures scheduled in Wexford and Cork.
Tier 2 Semi-Final
Cork 2 v Wexford
📍 Wexford GAA Centre of Excellence
🕐 1:00pm
Tier 1 Semi-Final
Cork 1 v Westmeath
📍 Pitch 1, MTU Cork
🕓 4:00pm
It was an exciting day for Cork GAA as Kearys Motor Group officially handed over six brand-new Renault Trafic vans to the county’s hurling and football teams. These vans, which will serve the Minor, U20, and Senior squads, mark the start of the 2026 season’s official van partnership and promise safe, reliable journeys to games across the country.
The handover took place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where team members, management, and Kearys representatives came together to celebrate the new fleet. The vans, sporting bold Cork GAA decals, are already turning heads and are set to become a familiar sight on roads across the county.
“I would like to thank Kearys Motor Group for their continued support,” said Pat Horgan, Chairman of Cork GAA. “We are looking forward to many safe miles as our teams travel to games throughout the 2026 season.”
The excitement was shared by Kevin Hourihan, Head of Fleet – Kearys Leasing, who added:
“We wish all six Cork GAA teams the very best of luck this year and safe travels in the Renault Trafic vans. We hope all Cork supporters keep an eye out for these eye-catching decals on the road!”
Among those present at the launch were some familiar faces from the Cork GAA family, including Senior Hurler Tim O’Mahony, Commercial Director Sinéad O’Keeffe, and kit men Derek Connolly and Mick Curtin, along with Kearys representatives Julian Boylan and Jackie Dawson.
The new vans represent more than just transport—they are a symbol of partnership and support between Cork GAA and Kearys Motor Group. Whether it’s ferrying players to training, matches, or community events, these vans will play a vital role in the teams’ season.
Kearys Leasing has also recently launched a new website, www.kearysleasing.ie, offering the widest range of leasing options for passenger and commercial vehicles, with expert advice to help customers find the right solution for their business.
As Cork GAA teams gear up for an exciting 2026 season, fans can look forward to spotting the eye-catching Renault Trafic vans on their journeys—and wishing the teams safe travels every step of the way.
Cork maintained their perfect start to the Allianz Division 2 Football League, securing a hard-fought and thrilling 1-23 to 1-21 victory over Meath at Páirc Uí Rinn in front of 6,223 fans. The Rebels showed immense character to record their fourth consecutive win, a result that keeps their promotion dreams very much alive. A pivotal 1-3 scoring burst before halftime, capped by a brilliant Chris Óg Jones goal, gave Cork a vital cushion. While Meath mounted a fierce late comeback, heroic defensive blocks from Seán Meehan and Luke Fahy in the dying moments preserved the win for the clinical Leesiders.
Check out the match day gallery below:
Allianz Football League Division Two
Cork 1-23 Meath 1-21
By Stephen Barry at Páirc Uí Rinn
The chant of ‘Rebels, Rebels’ rang out among the 6,223 crowd at Páirc Uí Rinn after Cork took a major step towards Division One promotion by holding on for a two-point victory over Meath.
The table-topping Leesiders played the final 13 minutes with 14 men after Ian Maguire saw red when leading by six. Meath got it back to one before Chris Óg Jones kicked the insurance point to complete his 1-4 tally.
Cork still had to survive a late scare as Ciarán Caulfield’s two-point attempt dropped short into Adam O’Neill’s grasp, but Luke Fahy produced the game-saving block.
Both sides made two late changes to the published teams. Robbie Brennan had to make do without the services of All-Star full-back Seán Rafferty and high-scoring forward Mathew Costello. Ronan Ryan and Cian McBride started instead.
John Cleary replicated a couple of late replacements from their victory over Offaly. Seán Meehan and Ian Maguire swapped in for Rory Maguire and Seán Walsh.
The Rebels began with a decent wind at their backs. They stole plenty of possession from the Meath kick-out, although it took them until the final three minutes of the first half to really hammer home that advantage.
Aaron Lynch put Meath ahead after a patient opening attack before Mark Cronin curled over his first two-pointer of the half at the other end.
Cork had a goal chance when Colm O’Callaghan’s pass bounced through for Paul Walsh. The Kanturk man was denied by Seán Brennan, but Steven Sherlock gained some compensation by slotting the 45.
Three points in a row from Lynch, Jordan Morris, and Ruairí Kinsella brought the Royals level at 0-5 apiece.
Dara Sheedy fired over from Cork’s next goal opening and Sherlock tacked on a free. When the hosts were penalised 50 metres under the kick-out, Meath equalised for a second time through Brennan’s two-point free.
Cronin replied in kind by curling over off his left from outside the arc. Morris and Kinsella’s third points trimmed the gap back to one with just under three minutes to play.
That was enough time for Cork to reel off 1-3. First, midfielders O’Callaghan and Ian Maguire combined for the latter to release Óg Jones, who buried the ball low past Brennan. Cronin added a point and Sherlock drove over from outside the arc for a 1-15 to 0-11 interval lead.
Meath were back in touch within two minutes of the restart. Jack Flynn pointed from an acute angle. Then, Morris regained possession and dashed in to square for Eoghan Frayne to palm to the net.
Jones made it a two-score game before half-time substitute Jack O’Connor curled over.
Cork seemed to have weathered the storm when clipping three points on the trot through Fahy, Seán McDonnell, and Sheedy for a 1-19 to 1-13 lead.
James Conlon’s introduction saw Meath create a couple of big opportunities to get back within reach. The St Colmcille’s clubman was first foiled by a Seán Meehan diving block, with Micheál Aodh Martin completing the save. Next, he teed up Morris, who was blocked by Daniel O’Mahony, before tapping over the rebound.
Cork still led by six, 1-21 to 1-15, when they were reduced to 14 men. Adam O’Neill was left on the turf, and after McDonnell’s point, Maguire was sent off.
McDonnell got in for a sight of goal, which he fired over. Meath strung together five points in a row, including a huge Frayne two-pointer, but Jones broke through to settle the contest.
Cork’s promotion push continues away to Derry next Sunday, while second-placed Meath visit Kildare on Saturday.
Scorers for Cork: Chris Óg Jones 1-4; Mark Cronin 0-5 (2tp); Dara Sheedy, Steven Sherlock (1tp, 1f, 1 45) 0-4 each; Seán McDonnell 0-3; Luke Fahy, Colm O’Callaghan, Ian Maguire 0-1 each.
Scorers for Meath: Eoghan Frayne 1-3; Jordan Morris 0-4 (1f); Jack Flynn, Ruairí Kinsella 0-3 each; Seán Brennan (tpf), Aaron Lynch, Jack O’Connor 0-2 each; Seán Coffey, Ciarán Caulfield 0-1 each.
Cork: Micheál Aodh Martin; Maurice Shanley, Seán Meehan, Daniel O’Mahony; Matty Taylor, Tommy Walsh, Luke Fahy; Colm O’Callaghan, Ian Maguire; Paul Walsh, Dara Sheedy, Seán McDonnell; Mark Cronin, Chris Óg Jones, Steven Sherlock.
Subs: Ruairí Deane for P Walsh (54), Seán Walsh for Sheedy (60), Rory Maguire for Taylor (63), David Buckley for O’Callaghan (65), Kevin O’Donovan for Meehan (68).
Meath: Seán Brennan; Ronan Ryan, Seamus Lavin, Brian O’Halloran; Donal Keogan, Seán Coffey, Ciarán Caulfield; Bryan Menton, Jack Flynn; Cian McBride, Ruairí Kinsella, Conor Duke; Jordan Morris, Aaron Lynch, Eoghan Frayne.
Subs: Adam O’Neill for McBride (35), Jack O’Connor for Duke (HT), James Conlon for Lynch (48), Jason Scully for Ryan (59).
Referee: Conor Dourneen (Cavan).
